canyon of the eagles – a calibre resort property fact sheet

CANYON OF THE EAGLES – A CALIBRE RESORT
PROPERTY FACT SHEET
Property:
A full-service 940-acre Nature Park and Resort
Location:
16942 RR 2341
Burnet, Texas 78611
Canyon of the Eagles is located on Lake Buchanan, one of the largest bodies of
water within the chain of lakes of Central Texas (over 30 miles in length and 7
miles wide). The property is located 15 minutes from Burnet, 30 minutes from
Llano, 60 minutes northwest of Austin and Fredericksburg, 90 minutes north of
San Antonio, 3 hours southwest of Dallas and 3.5 hours west of Houston.
Built:
Canyon of the Eagles (COTE) opened to the public in December 1999; the
buildings were designed by the award winning Lake Flato Architects of San
Antonio, Texas. The buildings were patterned after 1920’s hill country homes
with porches and rocking chairs to view the incredible scenery and Lake
Buchanan. Buildings were built with native stone, rough board-and-batten
siding, and corrugated metal roofs.
Land Owner:
The land in the 940 acre park is owned by the Lower Colorado River Authority
(LCRA), a non-profit utility company created by the Texas Legislature in 1934.
LCRA owns thousands of acres of private recreational lands in Texas with more
than forty parks, nature science centers, and nature preserves including
Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park (COTE), McKinney Roughs Nature Park, and
Matagorda Bay Island Park. The LCRA Board of Directors is appointed by the
Governor of Texas.
Resort Owner:
On October 15, 2009, Calibre Hospitality purchased from private investors the
LCRA land lease and building improvements that consist of 61 guestrooms
located in 16 buildings, the Overlook Restaurant, Eagles Nest Lounge, meeting
facilities, Live Oak Conference Center, guest services areas, housekeeping
laundry, and other designated improvements.
Management:
Calibre Management manages the
day to day operations within the
park including the accommodations,
food & beverage, meeting &
banquet facilities, lobby/gift store,
RV & campsites, 14 miles of trails,
Eagle-Eye Observatory, guest
programs, and the entrance to the
Park.
Guestrooms:
The 61 spacious (300 sq/ft) guest rooms are located in 16 separate buildings on
a hilltop to accentuate privacy and the view. Guestroom types consist of:
 1 handicap room with Murphy bed
 20 standard single rooms with 1 queen-size bed and window
seat/sleeping area
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20 standard connecting double rooms with 2 queen-size beds
20 deluxe rooms with 2 queen beds, microwave, and mini-refrigerator
Guestrooms include the following:
 Down comforters and pillows (Alternative Down available)
 Sustainable bath amenities with private bath, shower, and toilet
 Eco-friendly linens and towels
 Coffeemaker with coffee and cups
 Ice bucket
 Hair dryer
 Telephone
 Clock radio/alarm
 Table and chairs
 Individually controlled a/c and heater unit
 Porch with rocking or lounge chairs
 Deluxe rooms include mini refrigerator and microwave
 Iron and ironing board are available upon request
 Modified housekeeping services are offered daily
 Full housekeeping services are provided on the fourth day of a
weeklong stay
Room rates include the following items:
 Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in public areas and guest rooms
(signals may vary due to canopy)
 Complimentary parking
 Designated group interpretative and educational programs
 Use of the swimming pool, recreation room, and other park amenities
 Children age 10 and under stay free in the guest rooms
All resort guests pay a park fee that covers their park entry, public group
programs, park/trail maintenance, and so forth. At this time, children 10
years and under do not pay the daily resort fee.
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RV and Campsites:
The spacious RV Park and campsites offer more adventurous guests a superaffordable option. The RV Park accommodates large rigs on asphalt pads of 45
feet in length (see site map). RV amenities include:
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24 spacious hilltop sites
30/50 AMP electricity
Water and sewer
Picnic table and fire ring
Main restroom with showers
Dumpster access
Use of the resort’s recreation room (limit may apply)
Daily Rate: Site and day use fees apply
Camping sites at Chimney Slough include:
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23 spacious groomed sites in well-shaded woodland
Potable water, picnic table, and fire ring at each site
Access to port-o-potty, dumpster, and restrooms with showers
Daily Rate: Site and day use fees apply
Tanner Point has primitive camping and includes:
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10 wooded hilltop sites with views of Lake Buchanan
Picnic table and fire ring at each site
Access to port-o-potty, dumpster, and to main restroom with showers
Daily Rate: Site and day use fees apply
Group camping is
located in a private
wooded setting and
can accommodate
over 100 persons.
Daily Rate: Site and
day use fees apply.
RV and campsite
reservations can be
made through the
Guest Services Desk.
There is a one-time
fee per reservation
when booking online
or by telephone. A fee for changes may apply. All RV/Campground guests can
utilize the park amenities with restrictions on the resort’s swimming pool, by
paying the day use fee.
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Pets:
Pets are welcome at the Canyon of the Eagles for
an additional nightly fee with a limit of 2 pets per
room. Pets must be on a leash at all times
including the public areas and trails. Pets are not
allowed inside the food and beverage areas and
swimming pool area.
The Overlook Restaurant:
This beautiful hilltop and award-winning restaurant with fireplace, patio, and
exterior deck overlooks the beautiful Texas hill-country scenery and features
delicious and fresh signature dishes, house-made desserts, select wines,
cocktails, and assorted beers. The restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch,
and dinner. Picnic baskets and box lunches are also available upon request.
Reservations are required for dinner and holiday buffets. This is a perfect place
to view spectacular sunsets, distant thunderstorms, and surrounding views.
Wildlife is often observed from this unique dining room, especially during the
winter months when an occasional eagle or red-tailed hawk may make an
appearance.
Eagles Nest Lounge:
This cozy lounge and gathering place
features beer, wine, and specialty
drinks. A bar menu is available along
with satellite television and various
entertainment venues, including live
music. The spectacular sunsets can be
viewed from the covered front porch
or guests can relax by the fireplace.
Meeting & Banquet Facilities:
Canyon of the Eagles has over 12,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor
meeting space of which 5,912 square feet of the total is indoor space that
includes the following venues and services:
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The Live Oak Conference Center consists of 2,926 square feet with
multiple capabilities for either one ballroom or three private
soundproof sections of a minimum of 38' X 19'. This facility offers
screens in each room, a large screen to accommodate the entire
ballroom, 100 lineal feet of upholstered wall panels for display, dry
erase boards, room temperature settings, service bar, and multiple
floor data and electric pods. The ceiling height is 11 feet. The covered
veranda is well suited for fresh air breaks, bar service, receptions, and
function space. A separate entrance with ample restrooms, support
areas, and parking are provided.
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The Bluebonnet meeting room has over 1,104 square feet of multifunctional space with 88 lineal feet of wall panels for display, service
bar, floor data, and electric pods. The ceiling height is 13.5 feet. This
large room is adjacent to the Overlook Restaurant, public restrooms,
and outdoor main patio with fireplace and Adirondack chairs.
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Eagles Nest is 782 square feet and is utilized as a lounge and after
meeting place. It is also ideal for workshops, board retreats, intimate
meetings, banquets, and special events. This cozy room has an
abundance of natural light, a bar, rock fireplace, piped in music, wall
panels with dry erase board, dimmer switches, vaulted ceiling, and
spectacular views from the windows and covered front porch. The
ceiling height is 10 feet. The public restrooms and restaurant are
nearby.
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The Park Center is over 1,100 square feet of multi-functional meeting
space with a full-service kitchen. This sun-filled stand-alone building is
located below the hill from the resort with a short walking trail and is
ideal for family reunions, meetings up to 100 persons, banquet events,
and workshops. The wraparound porch is perfect for watching the
area’s wildlife, viewing an awesome sunset, and for relaxing or playing
horseshoes. Parking is plentiful as well as restrooms.
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Multiple outdoor meeting areas are also available for groups,
weddings, special events, and retreats. This includes Sunset Point,
Eagles Nest deck, restaurant patio, amphitheatre, and designated
areas located throughout the property. Total indoor and outdoor
meeting space is approximately 12,413 square feet.
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Audio visual equipment is available and may include VHS video
projector, overhead projector, whiteboards, easels, and lectern.
Photocopying, facsimile, and secretarial services are available.
Additional equipment can be rented and charges may apply for some
services. Meeting rooms and common areas have complimentary
available Wi-Fi.
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Full-service catering and banquet services are available for all meeting
and banquet functions. Conference meetings and incentive packages
are tailored to fit each group’s requirements. Pre and post stay
options are also available for delegates to extend their stay to make
the most of the magnificent natural setting and activities.
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Other Resort Features:
Canyon of the Eagles consists of the following amenities and other features:
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An unique round swimming pool with running stream and rock
waterfall
Recreation room with big-screen television, board games, lending
library, and ice machine
Guest services center with gift shop
Restaurant and patio with open fireplace, comfy chairs, and cozy
spots, perfect for that postcard view or just relaxing
A lounge that is perfect for relaxing and enjoying your favorite
beverage or sporting event
14 miles of beautifully designated trails for walking, jogging, hiking,
and biking to suit every fitness level (Some of the preserve trails may
have limited access during the nesting of endangered and threatened
species of birds)
Large outdoor amphitheater with programs and guided nature walks
A lobby/gift shop featuring supplies, food, gifts, apparel, souvenirs,
and groceries
The Popular Eagle-Eye Observatory for spectacular stargazing
Canyon of the Eagles is a Audubon Birding Site: www.ebird.org
Hotspot HOTE 020
Educational programs
include stargazing at
the popular Eagle-Eye
Observatory, hands-on
reptile
programs,
guided nature walks,
birding,
an
“Owl
Prowl,” storytelling,
live music, culinary presentations, arts & crafts activities, and movies under the
stars with s ‘mores and popcorn.
Recreational activities include hiking, biking, jogging, swimming, birding, and
many more. Nearby are kayaking, paddle boarding, boating, fishing excursions,
horseback riding, extreme sports center, over 20 spectacular vineyards,
beautiful caverns, herb farm, large scenic boat tour, lots of shopping, and the
list goes on and on.
Media:
Canyon of the Eagles has been featured in Texas Highways, Ladies Home
Journal, Houston Chronicle, Dallas Morning News, Tampa Bay Magazine, New
York Times, Huffington Post, Texas Meeting & Events, Women’s Adventure, H
Texas, Slice, Grand Luxe, Texas Sportsman, FIDO Magazine, and other major
publications. In 2013, Texas Monthly rated Canyon of the Eagles as one of the
Top 25 Destinations in Texas for family vacations.
www.CanyonOfTheEagles.com
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SUMMARY OF FACILITIES AND AMENITIES AT CANYON OF THE EAGLES
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940- Acre Nature Park and Resort
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Sixty-one (61) spacious guestrooms with full-service amenities, porches, and chairs
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The award-winning Overlook Restaurant, a full-service dining room with incredible views, service, house-made
food & desserts, and your favorite wine, beer, and cocktails. Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily and is
perfect for holiday buffets.
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Eagles Nest Lounge features beer, wine, and specialty drinks. Food, satellite television, and entertainment are
available in this cozy and relaxing venue.
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5,912 square feet of indoor meeting facilities; total of 12,413 square feet of outdoor and indoor meeting and
event venues with professional banquet and catering service
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Unique outdoor swimming pool with running stream and rock
waterfall
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Recreational room with satellite television, board games, lending
library, and ice machine
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Guest Services area to book your activities or shop for gift items,
sundries, and apparel
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Twenty-four (24) recreational vehicle full-service hook-up sites
with shower and restroom facility
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Twenty-three (23) Chimney Slough campsites with potable water,
fire rings, and picnic tables
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Ten (10) Tanner Point primitive campsites located on a hilltop
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One (1) large group campsite that can easily accommodate over
100+ persons
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Fourteen (14) miles of designated trails with trailheads and map that are available for every age and fitness
level (Some of the preserve trails may be off limits due the nesting of endangered and threatened species of
birds); some trails are designated for recreational biking
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Fishing/boat dock with 3 miles of private shoreline and picnic areas (lake levels fluctuate)
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Lobby/gift shop with gifts, groceries, souvenirs, apparel, food, and supplies
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The spectacular Eagle Eye Observatory for stargazing and astronomy programs
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Large outdoor amphitheater for events and programs
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THE OVERLOOK RESTAURANT…“Experience the Very Best of Texas Dining”
The award-winning Overlook Restaurant offers spectacular lake views, terrific sunsets, and a magical ambiance. It
offers an unparalleled dining experience and is a favorite of locals and travelers alike. The restaurant menu is
designed to please even the most discriminating palate. The restaurant features traditional Texas Cuisine with an
emphasis on steaks and seafood with a Hill Country twist and house-made mouthwatering desserts. The produce
is from local farms and the meats are “natural” and “free range.” The wine list features a sample of Texas wines
and favorites throughout the world.
This hill-top restaurant is open year-round and offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. With its’ three walls of
windows for a sweeping 180 degree view of the beautiful Texas hill-country, the Overlook Restaurant offers a
spectacular setting for casual or special occasion dining. During the evening, it is a perfect place to enjoy dinner lit
by the last rays of evening light for a spectacular sunset.
The Overlook Restaurant serves three meal periods per day, dinner reservations are required due to its popularity,
and hours of operation may fluctuate seasonally:
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Breakfast is offered with eggs, pancakes, and many more favorites.
Lunch is served daily and is always a treat . . . we are famous for our “burgers” and delicious salads
and crabcakes.
Box lunches are available to order each day.
Dinner is served nightly. The Executive Chef creates delicious and fresh signature dishes such as
the CHEF’S FAMOUS “PULLED-PORK” ENCHILADAS made with a secret recipe with Seasoned Pork
Roast slow cooked for 6-hours, then hand pulled and layered with Monterey Jack, Goat Cheese,
Corn Tortillas, and Jalapeno Lime Cream Sauce and served with Traditional Spanish Rice and Beans.
Reservations are required for dinner as the restaurant is popular with the local diners. Beer, wine,
and cocktails are available.
A patio/bar menu is served in the Eagles Nest Lounge offering delicious food, beer, wine, and
cocktails.
Traditional holiday buffets and dinners are served in the restaurant and sell out months in advance
with locals and guests.
Canyon of the Eagles is a favorite place for all special occasions, banquets, and holiday meals. A professional staff
is dedicated and ready to handle the details of any size venue or event.
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EDUCATIONAL AND INTERPRETATIVE PROGRAMS
“Shake, Rattle and Coil” – A hand’s on and user-friendly program designed for non-venomous reptiles to
demonstrate food chain and natural relationships of animals and reptiles that share the Canyon of the Eagles rich
ecosystem. This program is appropriate for all ages and abilities and is available to unlimited numbers of
participants. Programs are approximately one hour and are held at the restaurant’s patio or the amphitheater.
The Eagle Eye Observatory – Offers world-class adventure no matter where your imagination takes you. We're
happy to offer our resort guests free access to the observatory, operated by our naturalists and friends from the
Austin Astronomical Society. Please check with Guest Services for opening time and date. Group rate fees may
apply and private showings are available for a fee.
“Movies under the Stars” – Enjoy a family-friendly movie under a blanket of stars on our patio (weather
permitted) or in a different designated location. S’ more kits are available for purchase at the Guest Services Desk.
“History, Mystery and Magic” of the Texas Hill Country – An introduction to the history of the immediate area
including the building of the Lake Buchanan dam, the Native American occupation, and settlement by the
Europeans. The program is designed to provide participants with history about the Texas Hill Country. The
program is one hour with unlimited numbers of participants and is featured at the amphitheater or patio.
“Owl Prowl” – An interactive program where Screech Owls are mechanically called for you to view. Participants
will observe flight patterns, types of bird, and hopefully be eyeball to eyeball with Eastern Screech Owls. There is
no limit to the participation and it is intended for all ages. The program lasts for at least one hour or until dark.
This program is featured at the amphitheater. Due to protected songbirds, Owl Prowls are held from September
to January only.
“Butterflies of Central Texas” – Discover the metamorphosis of native butterflies with this interactive program.
Host plants where caterpillars, nectar plants and sometime live adults are used to enlarge knowledge of the lifecycle of locally common butterflies. This program occurs in spring and summer and must be booked 30 days in
advance. It begins in the amphitheater or the garden and may include a Nature hike. The program is for one hour.
“Walk on the Wild-Side” – A nature hike where participants will follow a merry path along gentle terrain. Guests
may join or depart at their leisure. Following completion of the guided hike of one hour, participants will be able
to identify trees and shrubs of the Texas Hill Country as well as insects, flowers, bird habitats and reptiles. A
cultural history of the area will also be shared. Must possess the ability to walk the level terrain, good shoes and
binoculars are suggested. Appropriate for all ages and abilities. Large groups will be split into smaller groups of up
to 30 participants. The hike departs from the amphitheater.
“Cowboy Poetry” – Canyon of the Eagles is proud to present Dennis Gaines, a cowboy poet. Gaines published New
Tradition: Western Verse in 1990 and has been on the trail story telling ever since. In that same year he
represented the State of Texas at the National Cowboy Poetry Conference in Elko, Nevada. Gaines is a multiple
nominee at the Academy of Western Artists Awards Show in categories of Best Storyteller, Best Poet, and Best
Cowboy Poetry Album. In 2000, Gaines won the prestigious award in the Best Comedy category. Please contact
Guest Services for special requests or dates for Cowboy Poetry.
All programs are held at the amphitheatre or restaurant patio.
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